Winter Storm Warnings issued for mountain counties, but it’s mild and cloudy in Charlotte – WSOC TV

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Today is a Weather Alert Day for the mountains due to the Winter Storm Warning for Ashe, Avery, and Watauga.

• We’re expecting on-and-off snow showers throughout much of the morning with the potential for some mixing by late morning into early afternoon.
• Scattered showers will continue throughout much of the day, eventually tapering off by Tuesday morning.
• Average accumulation is between 1 to 3 inches, but some isolated areas could receive between 4 to 6 inches.
• The biggest concerns for the mountains will be poor visibility and slick road conditions.

South of I-40, a mild but cloudy day is expected.

• Daytime highs will be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
• There is a slight chance for an isolated shower south of Hickory this evening, but most will stay dry.
• Overnight lows will dip down to the mid-30s.
• Through early afternoon tomorrow, there is a slight chance for an isolated shower for the Piedmont, but confidence remains low.
• Highs for Tuesday will once again be in the upper 40s with the big chill setting in by Tuesday night.
• Overnight lows will dip down to the low 20s both Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• Highs for Wednesday will be in the upper 30s/low 40s. Overall, cold but mild through the weekend.
• There is a chance for some wintry mix and/or snow before 10 a.m. close to the Piedmont on Friday, but the chances are low.
• Chilly weekend ahead as most won’t see highs past 40 on Saturday.

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